Separation Processes 2 (VS1) (U03925)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : EEL-2-CHSPV

Separation processes introduces an equilibrium stage approach to absorption/stripping, distillation, solvent extraction. Graphical methods are introduced as well as the concepts of minimum number of stages, minimum solvent or stripping agent rate and minimum reflux ratio. Flash separation and multicomponent systems are also presented.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U01503

? Pre-requisites : Chemical Engineering 1 or other course approved by the Head of Chemical Engineering

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Chemical, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
19/09/2007	11:10	12:00	Lecture Theatre 2, Hudson Beare Building	KB

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	11:10	13:00	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students should be able to:
- perform graphical or algebraic design calculations for binary distillation, absorption from insoluble carrier gas into a non-volatile solvent, desorption from non-volatile solvent into an insoluble carrier gas and solvent extraction cascades for type II systems.
- select feasible solvent/stripping agent rates and reflux ratios
- describe the principles by which economic reflux ratios are selected.
- calculate bubble and dew points for a multicomponent mixture of volatiles and solve for the vapour and liquid compositions and V/F ratio in a flash separation
- carry out design calculations for processes involving separation operations using hand or computer methods